Jesse holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and has completed graduate level coursework in structural engineering at California State University, Long Beach. Jesse is a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California and is an ICC Certified Plans Examiner. He is a member of the International Code Council and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Upon graduating from CSU Pomona, Jesse spent four years with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety as a plan check engineer. During his time there, he reviewed construction documents to determine compliance with zoning, residential, and building code requirements for a wide range of projects. Currently, Jesse is an Associate Plan Check engineer with the City of Irvine, where he reviews construction documents to determine compliance with residential, building (including handicap accessibility), green building standards, and energy efficiency code requirements. Jesse has experience reviewing construction documents for a range of projects, including new residential (i.e., one/two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings) and commercial construction, residential and commercial additions, commercial tenant improvements, and use of land permits.For KWA he provides part time code consulting, preliminary plan check services and overall solution strategies for plan check to permit project issues.

I have more than 30 years experience in the construction/consulting industries. I successfully resolved code issues to the mutual satisfaction of the New York City Building Department as well as my clients.

I am the owner of AM Permits, a building permit service founded in 2006 in Miami (Florida). We specialize in permit expediting and provide building and municipal code research and service a diverse array of business clientele. We are a company with highly experienced and knowledgeable staff that has specific expertise in expediting commercial and residential projects.
Our commitment to excellent service and producing results makes AM Permits the obvious choice when choosing a consultant to expedite your project. There is no substitute for experience and we have been operating locally for many years. We have the knowledge and ability it takes to manage the most complex projects that require special attention and expertise.

Emiko has a background in urban planning and has been expediting permits and other land use approvals in the City of Los Angeles since 2003. Her experience includes multi-family residential and commercial projects including offices, retail, restaurants, theaters, hotels, mixed-use developments, and warehouses. She can help in any stage that the project is in at the City, from planning to final inspections, and with whatever permitting developments or agencies are involved. Emiko has lived and worked all over the City of Los Angeles and loves being part of its redevelopment and revitalization. She has a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California.

As a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience, Eric serves as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer. He holds a BA in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and has a wide variety of experience in many difference industries including public accounting, construction, energy, real estate development and land use planning.

Jesse holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and has completed graduate level coursework in structural engineering at California State University, Long Beach. Jesse is a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California and is an ICC Certified Plans Examiner. He is a member of the International Code Council and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Upon graduating from CSU Pomona, Jesse spent four years with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety as a plan check engineer. During his time there, he reviewed construction documents to determine compliance with zoning, residential, and building code requirements for a wide range of projects. Currently, Jesse is an Associate Plan Check engineer with the City of Irvine, where he reviews construction documents to determine compliance with residential, building (including handicap accessibility), green building standards, and energy efficiency code requirements. Jesse has experience reviewing construction documents for a range of projects, including new residential (i.e., one/two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings) and commercial construction, residential and commercial additions, commercial tenant improvements, and use of land permits.For KWA he provides part time code consulting, preliminary plan check services and overall solution strategies for plan check to permit project issues.

Jessica has served as the Office Administrator and Bookkeeper for KW&A’s Valley Office since 2014. Her duties include working with clients, vendors, managing billing, payroll & collections. She is our liaison for all banking and credit card matters. Jessica provides important general office support and great customer service for all of our project team members. She previously worked as a receptionist for a contracting and landscaping company.

An experienced project coordinator and expeditor, Kara works with architects, consultants, vendors, clients, contractors, and jurisdictional agencies to obtain department & agency approvals on behalf of KW&A clients. With extensive experience in preparing all documentation for construction projects involving single & multi-family dwellings, mixed-use, and commercial developments, Kara is an expert at straightening out and resolving complications between Design Teams and Building and Safety Personnel. She also serves as an owner/developer’s representative at key public hearings. Kara studies construction management and is proficient in CADD.

Pete is a professional expediter. He studied in the National Association of PERMITORS and received his certification in Building Permits and Business Licenses. He has many years of experience and cares about his reputation. Pete was tired of seeing impostors giving his profession a bad name. He wished there was something he could do to single himself out from the rest, proof of his knowledge, experience and integrity. That is what the National Association of Permitors is all about, providing the permit expediter with credentials that give those contacting them peace of mind.

Rosemary Medel joined KW&A in May 2015 as senior planner, project coordinator and permit expediter. She brings 25 years of City Planning experience from the cities of Cypress, Signal Hill, and Huntington Beach. As the Associate Art Director for Urban Futures Consultants she specialized in façade improvements and signage programs. Serving as the Planning Commissioner for the City of La Habra helped her understand the information needs of decision makers. She now prepares applications, submits key land use-related filings to city departments, and presents at public hearings and neighborhood councils on behalf of KW&A clients. Rosemary is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design, and is a licensed Realtor and published author.

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